Female Easyjet captain at 26

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Fair play to her, what a great achievement

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3806882/Th...

Also, flying with a 19 year old FO. That's the bit that surprises me with this story, didn't realise you could be a qualified Commercial pilot as young as 19.

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Sheepshanks said:

Is it actually that impressive? If you're naturally good at whatever attributes are necessary to become a pilot, and you've got parents prepared to stump up the cost of the training school, then surely it's a breeze?

Do regale us with your stellar career trajectory.

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Wobbegong said:

SystemParanoia said:

Doesn't it cost upwards of £50,000+ to train as a commercial pilot ?

did she self fund ?

I think it is £50-100k depending on the route taken and hours required.

If at the £50k end at least she has trained towards/shown capability in something worthwhile, unlike many her age who are leaving university with ridiculous debts and low chances of a decent job.

Although 50k sounds a lot (and it is) nowadays in the context of comparible cost of a university education - not so much. Tuition fees on a 3 year course will run to 27k.

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vetrof said:

http://www.ctcaviation.com/courses/easyjet-pilot-t...

Possible source if finance?

Any male dominated industry will jump at the chance to get a suitably qualified and capable female into their ranks.

AMY JOHNSON FLYING INITIATIVE: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRITISH WOMEN PILOTS’ ASSOCIATION, EASYJET WILL ALSO UNDERWRITE THE FULL TRAINING LOAN FOR SIX SUCCESSFUL FEMALE CANDIDATES AS PART OF THEIR ‘AMY JOHNSON FLYING INITIATIVE’ - AN OPPORTUNITY EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE THROUGH CTC AVIATION.